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From USA Gymnastics:
HIGH BAR
Usually the most crowd-pleasing and spectacular of all the events, the horizontal bar consists of swings, release moves and high-flying dismounts.
During the routine, the gymnast must execute a series of continuous swings and turns and at least one move in which the gymnast releases and re-grasps the bar. He also must perform at least one element in el-grip, dorsal hang or rearways to the bar.
The gymnast is also required to perform an in-bar skill, such as a stalder circle. High-level gymnasts usually complete multiple release moves and receive bonus points for connecting high-difficulty skills before and after their release moves. Look for soaring dismounts with multiple somersaults and twists.
This event is difficult because:
A gymnast must perform very difficult release moves that have a small margin of error to have any hopes of winning. Release moves are performed 12 to 15 feet over the bar, which requires a fearless and aggressive effort. He must maintain form throughout the release move and while catching the bar, which is usually a matter of just inches. The world's best will have a 10.00 start value with "E" or "Super E" valued skills, no execution errors and a big dismount with a perfect, stuck landing. Examples of "Super E" skills are Kovacs with a full twist and a Tkatchev stretched with a full twist.
What can we expect to see at the Olympic Games?
* Double back saltos over the bar (Kovacs) in different body positions (tucked, piked and stretched) performed with twist
* Double twisting, double back dismounts in a stretched position
* Intricate in-bar skills with pirouettes
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